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The new year has arrived and whether you need a quick cup of coffee to help with your hangover or are craving a burger and some fries, diners will have plenty of options on New Year's Day this year.Consumers looking to grab a quick bite to eat or start the new year with some retail therapy are in luck, as most national grocery and retail chains will remain open on New Year's Day this year, as well as many restaurant chains.

Is McDonald's open or closed on New Year's Day 2026? Here's what to know

Projections on the monument will run through Monday, depicting discovery, revolution, expansion and modern timesWATCH LIVE: America250 hosts New Year’s Eve art and light installation at Washington MonumentThe America250 event features a narrated projection program that appears at the top of each hour and runs approximately 20–25 minutes per cycle.

Washington Monument to become ‘birthday candle’ as US marks start of 250th year

WASHINGTON -- Fewer Americans applied for unemployment benefits last week with layoffs remaining low despite a weakening labor market.U.S. applications for jobless claims for the week ending Dec. 27 fell by 16,000 to 199,000 from the previous week’s 215,000, the Labor Department reported Wednesday. Analysts surveyed by the data firm FactSet forecast 208,000 new applications.

US applications for jobless benefits fell below 200,000 last week

Tom Wait provides the latest in the ongoing coverage of three bodies that were discovered on Mt. Baldy on Monday after search and rescue crews were called to help a 19-year-old hiker who fell 500 feet down an embankment.

Hiking trails closed after search and rescue crews find three bodies on Mt. Baldy

Figure represents significant expansion on earlier estimates as effort draws resources away from other DoJ casesThe US justice department is believed to be reviewing more than 5m pages of documents relating to the disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein – an effort that is drawing resources away from existing cases, according to the New York Times.

US justice department reportedly reviewing more than 5m pages of Epstein files

Chief Justice John Roberts touted the independence of the federal judiciary as a “counter-majoritarian check” and urged Americans rattled by partisan politics to keep faith with the Constitution in an annual report Wednesday that steered clear of direct discussion of modern controversies.Focusing on the Declaration of Independence as the nation turns to its 250th anniversary, Roberts said the founders chafed at the crown’s control of colonial courts and “corrected this flaw” by setting up a judiciary that would operate without interference from the other branches.

Chief Justice John Roberts pushes for judicial independence in history-heavy report

The NFL regular season all comes down to this.The final postseason berths and seeding for the playoffs will be determined by the results of games on Saturday and Sunday, with two spots and four division titles still up for grabs. Also at stake: the top seeds in each conference, which come with an all-important first-round bye.

NFL Week 18 playoff scenarios: Who'll clinch last berths, top seeds?

Viral video shows staff member knocked down by massive prop that bounced off platform toward audience at Hollywood StudiosFox News Flash top headlines for December 31Fox News Flash top headlines are here. Check out what's clicking on FoxNews.com.A massive boulder prop veered off course during Disney World’s Indiana Jones stunt show Tuesday, striking a cast member who courageously tried to halt the rampaging prop.

Disney World cast member injured after massive boulder prop veers off track at Indiana Jones stunt show

The environmental journalist and granddaughter of President John F. Kennedy died Tuesday after revealing she had terminal cancer. Elaine Quijano reports.

Kennedy family mourns Tatiana Schlossberg

I never planned to give birth in a hospital, but I carried ceremony with me anyway.I did not plan to give birth under fluorescent lights. I did not plan to give birth numb from the chest down, or with a blue sheet between me and the lower half of my body, or to hear the words “uterine incision” spoken as casually as small talk about the weather.

I Asked My Surgeon If I Could Smudge Her — And Her Response Took Me By Surprise

Chinese oil tankers are pressing ahead with Venezuela-linked voyages despite a U.S. blockade and an escalating campaign of tanker seizures.Two Chinese-flagged VLCCs are operating near Venezuelan waters, with the Thousand Sunny due to arrive in mid-January and the Xing Ye waiting off French Guiana, according to a new report by Lloyd's List.

Chinese Oil Tankers Challenge US Blockade off Venezuela

A person was injured by a coyote this week in Chester County, and officials are trying to locate the animal, health officials said.The Chester County Health Department said in a social media post that the injured person was seeking medical care. The incident happened Sunday on Warwick Furnace Road in Warwick Township.

A person was injured by a coyote in Chester County

Kim Kardashian and her most recent ex-husband, Kanye West, reportedly spent Christmas 2025 together for the sake of their four kids.The Skims co-founder and the “All of the Lights” rapper were “cordial with each other” over the holidays last week and are peacefully co-parenting their children: North, 12, Saint, 10, Chicago, 7, and Psalm, 6, sources told TMZ.

Kim Kardashian and Kanye West reunite for Christmas with their kids after bitter years-long feud: report

Riding shotgun? Here are the order you must obeyYour friend was driving a little fast and got pulled over, with you in the car. Many passengers assume they must identify themselves and comply with every police request. That is not true. Passengers generally have the right to remain silent and wait for a lawyer, just like the driver.

4 Things Police Can Actually Make a Passenger Do During a Traffic Stop

Olympic icon Greg Louganis returned to the United States for the holidays — but the American diving legend didn’t stick around for long after announcing his big life change earlier this year.Louganis, 65, traveled to Hawaii to visit his family — including his father, sisters and brother — for a quick visit before heading back to Panama, his current home.

Olympic Legend Greg Louganis Gives Life Update After Selling Medals and Leaving United States

Gunnar and Matthew Nelson share details of their father's last-minute decision in new memoirHow Ricky Nelson’s last phone call saved his sons’ livesThe Nelson twins, Gunnar and Matthew Nelson, reflect on their father Ricky Nelson’s final call and legacy and discuss their new memoir, ‘What Happened to Your Hair?’

Ricky Nelson’s sons recall his final call that saved their lives before plane crash

After decades of isolation and lack of exposure to members of the public, the Whittaker family in West Virginia shot to fame after a filmmaker shone a light on the family situation in 2020Down a rutted dirt track in Odd, West Virginia, past sagging fences and thick tree lines, sits the Whittaker property.

Inside home of America's 'most inbred family' including disturbing meal on stove

NATO member Lithuania has started preparing bridges along its border with Belarus to be fitted with explosives, under extensive plans to lay defenses on the alliance's eastern flank with Russia and its key ally.Bridges and roads close to Belarusian territory were "selected based on the location of natural obstacles and their strategic importance," the Lithuanian military told the country's LRT broadcaster.

Map Shows NATO Nation Turning Border With Russia Ally into a Minefield

For Enrique Iglesias and Anna Kournikova, the holiday season was a little brighter this year.The Grammy-winning singer and former tennis player, who recently welcomed their fourth child together, offered fans a sweet glimpse at their expanded family when the longtime couple shared a photo of all four of their children on Instagram Saturday, Dec. 27.

Enrique Iglesias and Anna Kournikova share rare photo of 4 children

I’ve heard that, however I don’t care.A woman posted a video stating that she heard it was illegal to idle a running car, prompting questions about the legality of remote-starting a car in the winter.On Dec. 24, a TikTok user (@suzjo187) posted a video asking about the legality of remotely starting her car to heat it up in the winter.

Woman Remote-Starts Her Car And Lets It Heat Up In The Cold. Then She Learns It’s Illegal In Some States To Idle: ‘My Neighbor Did This’

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Countries across the globe are beginning to usher in 2026.The Pacific island nation of Kiribati was the first to ring in the new year, while Alaska and Hawaii will be among the last places to say goodbye to 2025.New ZealandAt 6 a.m. ET, New Zealand was one of the first countries to reach 2026, ringing in the new year with a fireworks display.

New Year's 2026: Celebrations around the world

President Donald Trump said on social media Wednesday that he is removing National Guard troops from Chicago, Los Angeles and Portland.“We will come back, perhaps in a much different and stronger form, when crime begins to soar again — Only a question of time!” Trump said in a Truth Social post.

Trump says he's removing National Guard troops from Chicago, Los Angeles and Portland

Former Special Counsel Jack Smith told lawmakers that President Donald Trump was responsible for the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol and staunchly defended his efforts to prosecute the president, according to a newly released transcript of his testimony to the House Judiciary Committee."Our view of the evidence was that he caused it and that he exploited it and that it was foreseeable to him," Smith said of Trump's alleged culpability for the Capitol riot.

Trump 'caused' Jan. 6 Capitol riot, Jack Smith testified to Congress

What if I told you that a nagging pain in your chest, one you might dismiss as indigestion or a pulled muscle, could be a silent warning of a heart attack? It’s a chilling thought, but 40% of people who have a heart attack die before even reaching the hospital.

Silent heart attack — the pain no one recognizes in time

Food and nutrition expert Laura Fuentes has shared a simple recipe for sauteed cabbage that requires one "secret ingredient" to make the vegetable taste even betterCabbage is a flexible vegetable that works brilliantly as a side dish for numerous main courses, from a sausage and potato traybake to a chicken roast dinner.

Cabbage tastes 'much better' when you add in 1 simple ingredient at the end

New England Patriots defensive tackle Christian Barmore is scheduled to be arraigned Feb. 3 in Attleborough (Massachusetts) District Court on one count of assault and battery on a family/household member.The alleged assault occurred on Aug. 8, but the criminal complaint was not issued until Dec. 16 and was not publicly reported until Wednesday.

Former Alabama defensive tackle facing domestic-assault charge

Dr. Helen Eisenhauer said the incident occurred "when I was having to balance the demands of my young family with busy professional commitments"NEED TO KNOWDr. Helen Eisenhauer, a general practitioner at Stenhouse Medical Centre in the U.K., is facing a five-month suspension after she admitted to faking two appointments in order to be able to pick up her kids on time

Doctor Suspended After Scheduling Fake End of Day Appointments to Avoid Being Late to Pick Up Her Kids

The Department of Justice says it reversed politically motivated practices, reduced crime and reasserted the rule of law during President Trump’s first year back in office.'RAMPANT FRAUD SCANDAL': 'The Five' debates how officials should respond to Minnesota fraudThe Five' panelists unpack Minnesota Gov.

DOJ outlines 10 ‘wins’ under Trump, says agency restored after Biden era

Thanks to a tracker, the new owner noticed a random driver taking it home. Turns out they were the actual owner.Buying a dream car is usually an incredible rush. After weeks, months, or even years of poring over listings, the keys hit your palm.

Miami Florida Dealership Convinces Rare Jeep Buyer to Return to the Lot so They Could Steal It Back

Officials are investigating a threat at the Kansas City International Airport in Missouri Wednesday, according to local news outlets citing a statement from the City of Kansas City.The city's department of aviation said in a statement to KCTV that they were responding along with the FBI to a potential threat.

FBI Investigates Threat at Kansas City International Airport: What We Know

2025 has been a very peculiar year. For many, it has been a particularly challenging year for various reasons, while for others, it was a year of celebration and accolades. Like most years, the Black community experienced both tremendous highs and lows. Among the lows are the lives lost—some quite publicly and others silently, shared via family (or friends) social media posts.